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Ceremony Collection

Background imageCeremony Collection: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Buckingham Palace 1953

Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Buckingham Palace 1953

Background imageCeremony Collection: Queen Elizabeth II gestures as her husband Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip and children

Queen Elizabeth II gestures as her husband Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip and children Prince Charles and Princess Anne watch the Royal Air Force flypast salute from the balcony of Buckingham

Background imageCeremony Collection: The opening of the Congregational Church in Eltham, Kent. 1938

The opening of the Congregational Church in Eltham, Kent. 1938

Background imageCeremony Collection: At Kings Cross, Major General Sir Cecil Pereira in the cab of Coldstreamer, the

At Kings Cross, Major General Sir Cecil Pereira in the cab of Coldstreamer, the
At Kings Cross, Major General Sir Cecil Pereira in the cab of " Coldstreamer", the naming of which engine he had just performed. 20 June 1939

Background imageCeremony Collection: Opening at Commodore Cinema Orpington, Kent 1933

Opening at Commodore Cinema Orpington, Kent 1933

Background imageCeremony Collection: Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips as they walk out of Westminster Abbey after their wedding

Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips as they walk out of Westminster Abbey after their wedding. 14 November 1973

Background imageCeremony Collection: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II photographed in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II photographed in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace with her Maids of Honour after the Coronation

Background imageCeremony Collection: The Duke of Gloucester paying Homage to Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II after

The Duke of Gloucester paying Homage to Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II after the crowning ceremony in Westminster Abbey 2 June 1953

Background imageCeremony Collection: Aboard Arethusa training ship. Commander C. W. Bower (commanding Arethusa) presenting

Aboard Arethusa training ship. Commander C. W. Bower (commanding Arethusa) presenting
Aboard " Arethusa" training ship. Commander C.W. Bower (commanding Arethusa) presenting a sword to John Stonor, an old Arethusa boy on having attained the rank of Warrant Officer in

Background imageCeremony Collection: Ex - King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and ex - Crown Prince Rupert of Bavaria attended

Ex - King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and ex - Crown Prince Rupert of Bavaria attended the 9th centenary of Bamberg. In connection with the 900th anniversary of the town of Bamberg a great procession

Background imageCeremony Collection: Wedding of Lieutenant D Shankland, RN, and Miss A Akers Douglas at St Georges Church

Wedding of Lieutenant D Shankland, RN, and Miss A Akers Douglas at St Georges Church, Hanover Square. 15 March 1940

Background imageCeremony Collection: Opening of the Ambulgamia, St Johns Ambulance station in Orpington, Kent

Opening of the Ambulgamia, St Johns Ambulance station in Orpington, Kent. 1936

Background imageCeremony Collection: The opening of the Elmstead Baptist Church, Kent. 30 April 1937

The opening of the Elmstead Baptist Church, Kent. 30 April 1937

Background imageCeremony Collection: An Ash Wednesday City of London custom. Spiced buns and beer served in accordance

An Ash Wednesday City of London custom. Spiced buns and beer served in accordance with ancient custom after the attendance of the Liverymen at the Ash Wednesday service at St Pauls Cathedral

Background imageCeremony Collection: The scene at Romford when a London and North Eastern Railway Engine was named Essex

The scene at Romford when a London and North Eastern Railway Engine was named Essex
The scene at Romford when a London and North Eastern Railway Engine was named " Essex Regiment". The unveiling and placing of a tablet on the engine was carried out by Lieutenant Colonel

Background imageCeremony Collection: In The Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Athens, King George of Greece looks on as the

In The Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Athens, King George of Greece looks on as the crowns are held over the heads of the happy couple during their wedding. 15th May 1962

Background imageCeremony Collection: Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690)

Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 65

Background imageCeremony Collection: Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953

Background imageCeremony Collection: At the Tower of London, at 1pm today, a 41 gun salute in honour of the baby of

At the Tower of London, at 1pm today, a 41 gun salute in honour of the baby of Princess Elizabeth, was fired by the Royal Artillery at 10 second intervals. 15th November 1948

Background imageCeremony Collection: King Leopold of the Belgians opens second section of the Albert Canal. 17 October 1934

King Leopold of the Belgians opens second section of the Albert Canal. 17 October 1934

Background imageCeremony Collection: HM The Queen wore a patterned blue silk dress, and wide-brimmed blue hat, as she

HM The Queen wore a patterned blue silk dress, and wide-brimmed blue hat, as she mingled with some of the guests at yesterdays royal garden party in the grounds of Holyroodhouse. - 25th June 1953

Background imageCeremony Collection: The Royal Banquet - the bringing up of the first course - 19 July 1821 by R. Hawell after C

The Royal Banquet - the bringing up of the first course - 19 July 1821 by R. Hawell after C. Bild ?TopFoto

Background imageCeremony Collection: Louis XIV receiving the Doge of Genoa in the Galerie des Glaces, 15 May 1685, by Claude Halle

Louis XIV receiving the Doge of Genoa in the Galerie des Glaces, 15 May 1685, by Claude Halle. Monsieur, the grand Dauphin and the royal princes surround the throne

Background imageCeremony Collection: Royal Procession across Stadium, 1906 Olympic Games

Royal Procession across Stadium, 1906 Olympic Games

Background imageCeremony Collection: The freedom of the Royal Borough of Windsor was conferred on her Royal Highness Princess

The freedom of the Royal Borough of Windsor was conferred on her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth at a ceremony held in the open air in Home Park, Windsor Castle, this afternoon

Background imageCeremony Collection: County Roczynski, the new Polish Ambassador, presents credentials to the King

County Roczynski, the new Polish Ambassador, presents credentials to the King. 6 November 1934

Background imageCeremony Collection: The king received debutantes (society girls who are presented to his Majesty personally)

The king received debutantes (society girls who are presented to his Majesty personally) in the grounds of Buckingham Palace today during a royal garden party

Background imageCeremony Collection: Duchess of York receives purses at the anniversary meeting of Blind Aid Society

Duchess of York receives purses at the anniversary meeting of Blind Aid Society. 14 November 1934

Background imageCeremony Collection: Princess Margaret and her new husband, Antony Armstrong - Jones, walk hand in hand

Princess Margaret and her new husband, Antony Armstrong - Jones, walk hand in hand past the Royal family, after their wedding in Westminster Abbey 6th May 1960

Background imageCeremony Collection: John Churchills meeting with Louis XIV in the field would have been at a ceremony

John Churchills meeting with Louis XIV in the field would have been at a ceremony similar to this royal visit to the French fortresses in Flanders in 1680 - engraving - Le Voyage du Roy

Background imageCeremony Collection: Distribution of Maundy Money at Westminster Abbey - an Easter custom. The Queen

Distribution of Maundy Money at Westminster Abbey - an Easter custom. The Queen leaving after the ceremony. 28 March 1918

Background imageCeremony Collection: The christening of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) at Windsor Castle in 1842

The christening of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) at Windsor Castle in 1842. Humboldt found great splendour at the English Court, but a way of life that was natural and friendly

Background imageCeremony Collection: Barnehurst Nein Library opens in Kent. 13 October1934

Barnehurst Nein Library opens in Kent. 13 October1934

Background imageCeremony Collection: The State opening of the Douma, in the Winter Palace, Russia. May 1906

The State opening of the Douma, in the Winter Palace, Russia. May 1906

Background imageCeremony Collection: Daily Life - Swan-upping on the Thames from Brentford Ait - Third week in July

Daily Life - Swan-upping on the Thames from Brentford Ait - Third week in July - Swan Upping is an annual ceremonial and practical activity in England in which mute swans on the River Thames are

Background imageCeremony Collection: Coronation Decortations Council Offices Dartford May 1953

Coronation Decortations Council Offices Dartford May 1953

Background imageCeremony Collection: Pupils process on Noahs Ark Sunday at the Heritage Craft School, Chailey

Pupils process on Noahs Ark Sunday at the Heritage Craft School, Chailey
Pupils process on " Noahs Ark " Sunday at the Heritage Craft School, Chailey, West Sussex. 12 February 1938

Background imageCeremony Collection: Pupils process on Creation Sunday at the Heritage Craft School, Chailey, West

Pupils process on Creation Sunday at the Heritage Craft School, Chailey, West
Pupils process on " Creation Sunday " at the Heritage Craft School, Chailey, West Sussex. 5 February 1938

Background imageCeremony Collection: The western end of Aldwych outside India House, London, presented a gay scene beneath

The western end of Aldwych outside India House, London, presented a gay scene beneath the summer sun has nearly every Hindu in London gathered to watch the flag of the new dominion of India broken

Background imageCeremony Collection: The Mayoress of Woolwich, Mrs Berry, lays the foundation stone. 25 January 1936

The Mayoress of Woolwich, Mrs Berry, lays the foundation stone. 25 January 1936

Background imageCeremony Collection: The part of Aldwych outside India House, London, presented a gay scene beneath the

The part of Aldwych outside India House, London, presented a gay scene beneath the summer sun has nearly every Hindu in London gathered to watch the flag of the new dominion of India broken from its

Background imageCeremony Collection: Mr Oliver Stanley being presented with a Golden Key by Sir Josiah Stamp, with which

Mr Oliver Stanley being presented with a Golden Key by Sir Josiah Stamp, with which he performed the official Opening of Euston house, The New London Midland and Scottish Building - 12 February 1934

Background imageCeremony Collection: The laying of the foundation stone ceremony led by the Bishop of Kingstone, Reverend

The laying of the foundation stone ceremony led by the Bishop of Kingstone, Reverend F O T Hawkes, for the new Church of England School Chapel in East Wickham, Bexley, London. 1937

Background imageCeremony Collection: Princess Alice opens new Kensington flats. 11 October 1934

Princess Alice opens new Kensington flats. 11 October 1934

Background imageCeremony Collection: King and Queen open great new civic hall at Leeds. Photo shows; The arrival of King George

King and Queen open great new civic hall at Leeds. Photo shows; The arrival of King George and Queen Mary by carriage to the new Leeds Town Hall and the civic welcome. 23 August 1933

Background imageCeremony Collection: The Great Exhibition by T. Colman Dibden - 1851 Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, 1851 Crowds

The Great Exhibition by T. Colman Dibden - 1851 Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, 1851 Crowds gathered for the opening of the palace on the 1st May 1851

Background imageCeremony Collection: Honorary degrees conferred at Cambridge. Earl Balfour, Chancellor of the University

Honorary degrees conferred at Cambridge. Earl Balfour, Chancellor of the University in the procession in connection with the ceremonial opening of the Marlay extension at the Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageCeremony Collection: Wedding of Mr Sylvester Gates and Miss Nancy Tennant at St Margarets Church, Westminster

Wedding of Mr Sylvester Gates and Miss Nancy Tennant at St Margarets Church, Westminster. 16 February 1928



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